How can I request a book or other item that is not owned by AACPL?
Answer
To request a book that is not currently owned by AACPL, first check to see if it available in the Maryland state interlibrary loan catalog, Marina.
If the item is unavailable to borrow in Marina, please fill out our request form and a library staff member will respond to you about whether the item is available to borrow via our nationwide lending network.
If it is a newer item, you can submit a purchase suggestion by logging in to your library account and selecting "Purchase Suggestions" from your account menu. After selecting "Submit a New Purchase Suggestion," you will be prompted to fill out a form with the details of your request.
Once you have submitted your suggestion, the request will be sent to our Materials Management Department for consideration. You can track the status of your request directly from your account. If they decide to purchase the item, the status of your purchase suggestion will show as "Ordered." You can then search our online catalog for the item and place a hold on it. This process can take several months to complete.
Please note that purchase requests cannot be placed prior to the item's publication date.